A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
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Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
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Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Hayden Hupka, Nolensville (TN), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Compact frame with present lower half strength and developed shoulders. Delivery: Controlled windup to the extreme first base side of the rubber, hands stay fixed at letters throughout windeup. Controlled leg kick with some back leg drive down the mound. Arm Action: RH. Good motion through the ball that stays behind the body well coming to a high 3/4 arm slot. Plenty of development left for the body and arm. FB: T82, 80-82 mph. FB has good shape down in the zone which should get weaker ground ball contact. Works it well to both sides of the plate. T1940, 1760 average rpm. CB: 71-72 mph. Developing breaking pitch at the present. Tendency to get under it with a super early release. Looser wrist action will help the pitch. T1787, 1716 average rpm. CH: 76-76 mph. Best secondary offering with good speed differential, shows good VB and HM. Will tunnel well with FB down in the zone. T1520, 1491 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Compact frame with present lower half strength and developed shoulders.
Delivery: Controlled windup to the extreme first base side of the rubber, hands stay fixed at letters throughout windeup. Controlled leg kick with some back leg drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Good motion through the ball that stays behind the body well coming to a high 3/4 arm slot. Plenty of development left for the body and arm.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. FB has good shape down in the zone which should get weaker ground ball contact. Works it well to both sides of the plate. T1940, 1760 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Developing breaking pitch at the present. Tendency to get under it with a super early release. Looser wrist action will help the pitch. T1787, 1716 average rpm.
CH: 76-76 mph. Best secondary offering with good speed differential, shows good VB and HM. Will tunnel well with FB down in the zone. T1520, 1491 average rpm.